Samantha Nelson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
“We see things not as they are, but as we are” – Anais Nin
I delight in connecting with clients. At the heart of my practice is the firm belief that each individual possesses an innate capacity for transformation which can be supported through the therapeutic process. I offer an open and non-judgemental space in which we can work to explore and uncover the unconscious patterns and beliefs influencing current behaviours and experiences, ultimately achieving a greater sense of self-understanding and authenticity.
My approach to therapy is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and rooted in mindful awareness. My lived experience with mental health challenges infuses my approach to therapy with compassion and non-judgement. I find that it’s often through pain that we make the greatest strides towards acceptance, change, and meaning.
I offer an existential perspective in seeking to support individuals in connecting with truth, a deeper sense of purpose, and a higher sense of self, integrating transpersonal elements into therapy when relevant for the client. I enjoy a holistic approach in which we can explore the intersection of mind, body, and spirit.
I believe that our relationship to our thoughts, feelings, and body dictates much of our experience, and that it is through full acceptance of oneself that one can begin to change. My role is to be with you in compassion, and to act as a mirror for you to perceive yourself more clearly, by offering inquiry, observation and connection. I feel endlessly honoured to support clients in exploring meaning and in aligning with their most authentic selves.
Now, let’s talk about you and your needs.
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Samantha is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) having completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Prior to her career as a Registered Psychotherapist, she studied literature and spent many years working in the corporate world.
Samantha Nelson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Psychotherapy and Counselling
ACCREDITATIONS
Registered with the CRPO (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario)
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Anxiety
Depression Existential Issues Grief Interpersonal Issues
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Existential Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy Narrative Therapy Strength-Based Therapy
WORKS WITH
Individuals
Adults
FORMATS
In-person
Online Phone
LANGUAGES
English
FEES
$160 per 50-minute session
BOOKINGS
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